Musee de la mine
Musee de la mine
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Dan S
Kingston, Canada7 contributions
Aug 2012 • Family
Did not know what to expect, but it was great and authentic! My French is not great and the tour was only in French, but still amazing. Not for those who do not like tight spaces!
Written September 3, 2012
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Lauren M
New York City, NY102 contributions
Apr 2016 • Friends
I currently live in Saint Etienne and whenever a friend comes to visit I take them here. Such a cool and thorough museum that really gives you a feel for the history of the region. In most of the exhibits the signs are in both French and English. The guided tour (in French) is awesome; you get to go down into a recreated work site underground.
Written April 21, 2016
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ClaudiaH H
Zurich, Switzerland91 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
We liked the Museum quite well, since it gives a good insight into the tradition and history of the region. The guided tour was well done. The part of the mueum below the surface needs a little overhaul since many of the paperboard figures are quite run down... The temporary exhibition is quite interesting as well.
Written July 20, 2014
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Cirus513
Dubaï, Émirats arabes unis22 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
The mine is a big page of St Etienne history so having saved a mine and opening it to tourist sounded like a great idea. Unfortunately the intent falls a little short and if you do not have a local with you you will miss out a lot.
Written May 4, 2015
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Léa N
82 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
I rated 5 stars (Excellent) because this museum and the site of the Puits Couriot is unique.
I am a local and I have been several times at this museum since I am a child. You dive into the history and mining past of Saint-Étienne. You will learn a lot about the mining industry and evolution from its beginning to the decline.
The new exhibition galleries are very nice.
Guided tours to go down the mine gallery (precisely reconstituted) is a must. BUT the site still does not offer some English guided tours. (However, all the exhibits have a sign with English and French versions).
I went several times with friends from all over the world, so I was doing the translator, but all the tourists do not know a local.
Saint-Étienne ambition to expand its influence and attractivity notably regarding Design. Personally, I think visits of the main sites (in priority the Musée de la Mine) should be proposed in English version too.
English guided tours on demand to begin with.
I am a local and I have been several times at this museum since I am a child. You dive into the history and mining past of Saint-Étienne. You will learn a lot about the mining industry and evolution from its beginning to the decline.
The new exhibition galleries are very nice.
Guided tours to go down the mine gallery (precisely reconstituted) is a must. BUT the site still does not offer some English guided tours. (However, all the exhibits have a sign with English and French versions).
I went several times with friends from all over the world, so I was doing the translator, but all the tourists do not know a local.
Saint-Étienne ambition to expand its influence and attractivity notably regarding Design. Personally, I think visits of the main sites (in priority the Musée de la Mine) should be proposed in English version too.
English guided tours on demand to begin with.
Written October 3, 2018
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Mio2009
11 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
It is an experience unique,
You must go there to see, feel on your own.
300 years of mining, is a history of St.Etienne existence.
You must go there to see, feel on your own.
300 years of mining, is a history of St.Etienne existence.
Written July 24, 2018
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ALAN B
Lyon, France198 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
This is a very interesting museum with exhibits in English as well as French but the guides who take you underground unfortunately only speak French although our guide Marianne did understand and speak a little English. 2 members of our group were ex-underground workers from the Kent Coal fields and they were very impressed with how accurately the coalface and tunnels had been replicated. I learnt a lot about mining in general and about the St Etienne area.
Parking nearby is free for 3 hours but you need to get a ticket.
Parking nearby is free for 3 hours but you need to get a ticket.
Written June 6, 2018
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Simon F
Sarrazac, France17 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
St Etienne has an historical place in Design, manufacturing, and mining. This is an interesting tour. At the moment no translations available. Nevertheless, the staff, and our guide are obviously well informed and enthusiastic.
Written September 6, 2017
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Edouard B
12 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
Interesting and short visit that can be understood by all ages. My daughter loved the fact that we are in 2017!
Written August 3, 2017
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runton
england102 contributions
Sep 2016
My wife and I visited last year, and it was a great visit. I never knew the heavy industry was so close to St Etienne.
What a waste Thatcherisation was to Europe. The toilets are well worth a look . Old and new together.
What a waste Thatcherisation was to Europe. The toilets are well worth a look . Old and new together.
Written July 3, 2017
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mirtille59
Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France2 contributions
Si la machine à vapeur de mon père si trouve : la 231k82
mirtille59
Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France2 contributions
Bonjour , j 'aimerais savoir si le musée abrite 1 ou plusieurs locomotives à vapeur . Je recherche celle sur laquelle à travailler la 231k82 , elle était à Calais , suite à une remise en beauté , elle est partie à St Étienne . Ç est important pour moi , Hauts de France , cdlt .
RlfDinky
Roubaix, France5,424 contributions
Pas vu de locomotive à vapeur sur le site
Nadege992b
Calvi, France2 contributions
Bonjour
À partir de quel âge peut on amener ses enfants ?
Bien à vous
RoseRosé
Damazan, France21 contributions
J’ai emmené mon petit de 4 ans. Avant ça fait juste je pense.
rafaeltous
1 contribution
Pueden visitarla personas con movilidad reducida?
Les personnes à mobilité réduite peuvent-elles le visiter?
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